Mutation or genetic engineering; DNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purification; Use of hosts therefor

09

Recombinant DNA-technology

63

Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectors; Vectors; Use of hosts therefor; Regulation of expression

66

General methods for inserting a gene into a vector to form a recombinant vector using cleavage and ligation; Use of non-functional linkers or adaptors, e.g. linkers containing the sequence for a restriction endonuclease